0. Unit # 2 – Foundations of Civilization
Lesson # 2

1. Warm Up #10
1. Copy the Venn Diagram in your notebook. Make sure to leave space so you can write down information
Objective:
Explain the distribution
of power in early civilizations
Homework:
Complete the Law of 12 Tables Worksheet
Study for Vocabulary Assessment on Wednesday, Sept. 10

2. Ancient Egyptian Social Structure
10:00
Ancient Egyptian Social Structure
Read “Ancient Egypt”-
Answer the following questions in the venn diagram
What was Egypt’s social structure?
How did the pharaoh’s position as spiritual and political leader influence his power?
Debate: Should the remains of the dead be mummified for public display?

3. Ancient Egyptian Social Structure
5:00
Ancient Egyptian Social Structure
With your partner, complete the following questions in your notebook:
List 2 reasons it is good the pharaoh is viewed as a god
List 2 reasons it is bad the pharaoh is viewed as a god

4. State and Religion Should they mix?
5:00
State and Religion Should they mix?
As a pair, decide if the US would be better or worse off if the President was also seen as a spiritual leader (ie, priest or rabbi)
Give two reasons to support your position. Be prepared to share with the class (participation grade)
Extra point will be given for support using a historical event!!!!

5. Ancient India’s Caste System
10:00
Ancient India’s Caste System
Read “Ancient India”
Answer the following questions in the venn diagram
What passage describes the creation of humans in Ancient India?
How does this passage determine social status?
What group was considered the lowest caste?

6. Ancient India’s Caste System
10:00
Ancient India’s Caste System

7. Ancient Roman Classes Read “Ancient Rome”
10:00
Ancient Roman Classes
Read “Ancient Rome”
Answer the following questions in the venn diagram
Define patrician
Define plebeian
Why were the two classes at war?
Name one similarity between ancient Egypt’s social class and ancient Rome’s social class.

8. Ancient Roman Classes Each pair will be given an identity
5:00
Ancient Roman Classes
Each pair will be given an identity
Patrician or
Plebeian
You will receive three rounds of information
For each round, complete the task required in your notebook

9. Final Debrief
Can anything be done to eliminate the struggles between social groups?
Should everyone be considered “equal”?

10. Law of the 12 Tables
From Table 1: If anyone summons a man before the magistrates, he must go. If the man summoned does not go, let the one summoning him call the bystanders to witness and then take him by force.
From Table III: One who has confessed a debt, or against whom judgment has been pronounced, shall have thirty days to pay it in. After that forcible seizure of his person is allowed. The creditor shall bring him before the magistrate. Unless he pays the amount of the judgment or some one in the presence of the magistrate interferes in his behalf as protector the creditor so shall take him home and fasten him in stocks or fetters. He shall fasten him with not less than fifteen pounds of weight or, if he choose, with more. If the prisoner choose, he may furnish his own food. If he does not, the creditor must give him a pound of meal daily; if he choose he may give him more.
From Table XI: Marriage should not take place between plebeians and patricians.

11. Assignment
Annotate the document (add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment)
Write a thesis statement answering the question at the top of the page

12. Comparison
Think anything like this could ever exist in the US?
YES!